By Donnie A. LucasMembers of the Old Jail Art Center will get an advance look at two new exhibits during a dinner reception on Saturday, Sept. 11, but tickets must be reserved by today’s deadline.The featured exhibits include Bill Wittliff’s “Swallowed Light” and Bruce Lee Webb’s “Hootenanny,” and...

A Birder’s Point of View By Brad McBeeThe first time I saw a Cattle Egret I thought I had somehow taken a journey to the African Savannah. That is not far from the truth because the Cattle Egret originated on that continent.

By Sam WallerConnected Nation Texas recently released updated broadband coverage maps for all 254 counties in the state, including Shackelford, showing internet service coverage based on local surveys filled out last spring.According to a news release issued by Connected Nation (CN) Texas, 286,908...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Ministerial Alliance, of which Paul Johnston is an active member, announced Tuesday that they have set up a way to donate directly to help the Friendship Baptist Church pastor with his medical expenses.Friends who would like to donate can ask tellers at either local...

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will begin its Mothers Day Out childcare program Friday at MMPC.Mothers Day Out director Brandi Lehew said the program is open to children ages 1 to 5 who haven’t started school yet.“We have a monthly curriculum that we follow,” Lehew said.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 35th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale is set for this weekend at the county show barn, with 110 pigs from 14 consignors from eight states to be sold on Sunday.Proceeds from the sale benefit the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association for capital...

By Sam WallerRegistration for General Education Development  (GED) classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13  at the Shackelford County Library.Instructor Kenzie Fairchild said registrants will need to bring an acceptable form of identification such as drivers license and Social Security...

By Sam WallerMyleigh Leveridge of Albany placed first in Class 7 with her Hereford heifer Saturday at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Abilene.The 9-month-old unbred heifer advanced to the championship judging, but did not place.“In this division, they only have a grand and a reserve champion,”...

By Melinda L. LucasBoard members of the Shackelford County Appraisal District (SCAD) will meet on Friday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 a.m. to make a final decision about the proposed SCAD budget for 2022. A copy of the budget can be viewed at the SCAD office at 132 Hill St., where the meeting will be held.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H will host a come-and-go kickoff party and organizational meeting next Monday, Sept. 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Feed Store.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said the meeting will offer an overview of programs available to 4-Hers in the coming year.“We’ll...